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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of these phrases is an example of understatement? A. The $1 million I won in the lottery is pretty nice. B. My sister first met her husband in Africa, even though he grew up a block away from us in Cleveland C. I'm exhausted because I ran in a million circles all day. D. My favorite thing ever is doing dishes for my big family.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Any Ideas?? c:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hmmm... That's more of an exaggeration than an understatement don't you think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://literarydevices.net/understatement/ Here. This should help you!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@oscar55773 Now what do you think it might be?? c:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so then i guess a would be correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Krista_Rider A.)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@oscar55773 Yup! You would be correct!

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